Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Written 4/16/13

 

Sweet Little Lady

Many insects creep upon this earth,
and hardly anyone refers to them as “nice”
or writes a poem reflecting on their worth!
Spiders sometimes make me jump as if they were small mice,
and how repulsed I feel to see cockroaches or lice!

How many cute soft cuddly insects can we find?
 Worms are soft, but cuddly? I don’t think so!
Which bug both cute and sweet comes to your mind?
Well, Butterflies are lovely; fireflies have a nice soft glow.
But the one that comes to MY mind I bet you know!

She is a lady beetle, and when she lands on me,
I do not flinch or swat at her or gasp out “Ugh!”
People like to count her spots. A lucky one is she.
Protecting crops, she is well liked by farmers. What a bug!
If she were but my size, I’d give her a big hug.

For Angela Tune's Insects Poetry Contest

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Robin Davis September 9, 2014 at 6:48 AM Andrea So cute and sweet. Yes, ladybugs are one of the few insects that don't make me squirm with fright. Thank you for the awesome comment on my My Nicknames poem.

Joyce Johnson May 14, 2013 at 6:24 PM A great tribute to the valuable lady bug. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Joseph May May 14, 2013 at 6:52 AM congrats on a fine win Andrea

Francine Roberts May 14, 2013 at 12:20 AM congrats Andrea, on your winning placement in my contest

Tahera Mannan May 14, 2013 at 12:04 AM Beautiful Andrea. Many congrats for the win.

Phyllis Babcock May 3, 2013 at 2:32 PM Funny I should read this one today as Al came in the house and a lady bug fell off his pants. I told him to put her outside again and he did. They are a cute bug and cannot destroy them. love phyl

Robert Johnson April 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM Just watched a Lassie episode where they were using lady bugs to debug the apple trees. Aphids or something. Caterpillars are nice. :) Sweet little poem you wrote here. For one about an insect. :)

Harry Horsman April 21, 2013 at 10:06 AM very clever poetry Andrea, and you touch on a worthy subject,,,, i've always loved ladybirds, yet it is only a beetle... great poem...

Abdulhafeez Oyewole April 20, 2013 at 7:36 AM Thanks for this cute write my lady... Well done~A.O

James Peranteau April 20, 2013 at 5:00 AM This takes the cake dear poet ! A cute diddy Andrea, shedding a bit of light most take for granted. They are one friendly bud my friend, nice write ! Have a wonderful weekend dear friend....much love, james

Jack Horne April 19, 2013 at 2:31 PM awww, I'd love to see you hug the ladybird, as we call her

Bl Devnath April 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM WoW! Excellent observation written with fine words. Best wishes, loved always, bl

Len Gasun April 19, 2013 at 11:12 AM I will also give you a big hug for this very cute & excellent quantain poem of yours my dear friend Andrea! So delightful to read and so enjoyed! I love animals and insects as well. This poem brings back the memory when I was a child. I enjoyed so much collecting beetles during the rainy season ( May)-colors were brown, black & green. How I wish I've seen a lady beetle. Thanks for sharing & also your comments on my poem. Good luck & best wishes! Hugs! love lots, Leonora

Christine Phillips April 19, 2013 at 10:03 AM Very nice.I always enjoy reading your poems. This one takes me back to real nature.I am a bg fan of nature...A very beautiful piece

Nette Onclaud April 19, 2013 at 9:26 AM hello there, andie.. you make me squeaky all over; such a winsome piece that simply delights... been on a break to catch myself and do inner care.. will IM soon.. missed ya!..:) huggs

Daver Austin April 19, 2013 at 6:46 AM Is this insect the one we used to call a Lady Bug? Your poem is not only pretty, but also instructive. Love, daver

Joe Maverick April 19, 2013 at 6:26 AM A worthy tribute to the ladybug/bird or whatever Andrea, I have noticed that there are not so many around these years; now as far as the poem middle line goes imagine a torpid tropical air pushing down on the oceans face, with those raised crests that are very small that appear to run in low rows at times; hope you are well Joe'

Laura Breidenthal April 18, 2013 at 11:46 PM This is adorable! Love it! Always, Laura

Sukmawati Komala April 18, 2013 at 10:58 PM love your cutest poem <3 sweetest sista Andrea <3 how are you :) wishing you all the best <3 hugs and luv :) <3

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire April 18, 2013 at 9:27 PM Dear Andrea,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Thank-YOU, I have been thinking about etering Francine's Contest. After reading this MasterPiece I think I will. Great Quill.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR LIEGE...HG

Ilene Bauer April 18, 2013 at 3:45 PM i so agree with you and you've described this charming insect so beautifully! i love how playful this poem is and how perfectly you've followed the format, which is nothing less than i'd expect from you...

Kash Poet April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM Maja aa gaya !!Sent a soupmail.Do reply :))

Debbie Duncan April 18, 2013 at 12:21 PM How cute is this Andrea ;} I love ladybugs, glad you liked my concrete angel, there are way too many, did you put this in contest? <3

David Scott April 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM LOVE IT A WICKED WRITE THANKS FOR COMENTS ON MINE SHAME UNFORTANTLY i MISSED COMPOTISION XX DAVIDSCOTT

Matthew Anish April 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM Dear Andrea Hopr you are well. I liked your "bug" poem - which I am going to re - read. Today is "Poem in Your Pocket" day in NYC. I once read my poems to a high school class during a previous "Poem on your Pocket Day" Peace & Love Matthew Anish

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